Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1504

Created By : Jatin Gogia

Reviewed By : Rajasekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Apr 06, 2023

Free LCM Calculator determines the least common multiple (LCM) between 1496 and 1504 the smallest integer that is 281248 that is divisible by both numbers.

Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 1496 and 1504 is 281248.

LCM(1496,1504) = 281248

LCM of 1496 and 1504

Least common multiple or lowest common denominator (LCD) can be calculated in three ways;

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Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1504

LCM of 1496 and 1504 is 281248

Least common multiple can be found by multiplying the highest exponent prime factors of 1496 and 1504. First we will calculate the prime factors of 1496 and 1504.

Prime Factorization of 1496


2 1496
2 748
2 374
11 187
17 17
1

Prime factors of 1496 are 2, 11,17. Prime factorization of 1496 in exponential form is:

1496 = 23×111×171

Prime Factorization of 1504


2 1504
2 752
2 376
2 188
2 94
47 47
1

Prime factors of 1504 are 2,47. Prime factorization of 1504 in exponential form is:

1504 = 25×471

Now multiplying the highest exponent prime factors to calculate the LCM of 1496 and 1504.

LCM(1496,1504) = 25×111×171×471
LCM(1496,1504) = 281248

Factors of 1496

List of positive integer factors of 1496 that divides 1496 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 88, 136, 187, 374, 748, 1496

Factors of 1504

List of positive integer factors of 1504 that divides 1504 without a remainder.

1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 47, 94, 188, 376, 752, 1504

Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1504 with GCF Formula

The formula of LCM is LCM(a,b) = ( a × b) / GCF(a,b).
We need to calculate greatest common factor 1496 and 1504, than apply into the LCM equation.

GCF(1496,1504) = 8
LCM(1496,1504) = ( 1496 × 1504) / 8
LCM(1496,1504) = 2249984 / 8
LCM(1496,1504) = 281248

Properties of LCM 1496 and 1504

(i) The LCM of 1504 and 1496 is associative

LCM of 1496 and 1504 = LCM of 1504 and 1496

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Frequently Asked Questions on LCM of 1496 and 1504

1. What is the LCM of 1496 and 1504?

Answer: LCM of 1496 and 1504 is 281248.

2. What are the Factors of 1496?

Answer: Factors of 1496 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 17, 22, 34, 44, 68, 88, 136, 187, 374, 748, 1496. There are 16 integers that are factors of 1496. The greatest factor of 1496 is 1496.

3. What are the Factors of 1504?

Answer: Factors of 1504 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 47, 94, 188, 376, 752, 1504. There are 12 integers that are factors of 1504. The greatest factor of 1504 is 1504.

4. How to Find the LCM of 1496 and 1504?

Answer:

Least Common Multiple of 1496 and 1504 = 281248

Step 1: Find the prime factorization of 1496

1496 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 17

Step 2: Find the prime factorization of 1504

1504 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 47

Step 3: Multiply each factor the greater number of times it occurs in steps i) or ii) above to find the lcm:

LCM = 281248 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 11 x 17 x 47

Step 4: Therefore, the least common multiple of 1496 and 1504 is 281248.